WEBSITE LAUNCH KIT_

> domain / hosting / SSL / backups Launching a website isn't just "pick a design and hit publish." The problems usually happen after launch: • email breaks • domain access is missing • SSL is misconfigured • backups don't exist until it's too late Here's the clean checklist. --- DOMAIN_ Your domain is the keys to the building. Make sure: • you own it (in your name/org, not a random developer account) • you have access to the registrar login • auto-renew is enabled • the contact email is an inbox you control Common issue: the domain is owned by someone who is no longer involved. That turns simple changes into a recovery project. --- HOSTING_ Hosting is where the site lives. Choose hosting that includes: • good performance (speed matters) • security basics • uptime monitoring • support you can actually reach Cheap hosting can work, but it often means: • slow sites • frequent downtime • weak backups • messy support --- SSL_ SSL is what gives you https. No SSL = warnings, lost trust, and sometimes broken forms. Make sure: • https is forced site-wide • redirects are correct (http → https) • the certificate auto-renews --- BACKUPS_ Backups are not optional. Also: sync is not backup. A real backup plan includes: • automatic daily backups • off-site storage (not only on the server) • a tested restore process • a clear retention window (30–90 days) --- THE "WE'RE LIVE" CHECK_ Before you call it launched: • forms send to the correct inbox • mobile layout works on real phones • pages load fast • Google indexing is set up • analytics is installed (if you use it) • admin logins are documented and stored safely > LAUNCH_MY_SITE_CORRECTLY_ → /contact > CHECK_MY_DOMAIN_ACCESS_ → /services/cloud-hosting-email